How to write a total compensation statement Including things like the value of insurance benefits makes sense. Turning over the couch cushions for every single potential cent does not.

Writing well is demonstrable evidence of being a intelligent and effective thinker; that's the very reason you're being asked to provide a personal statement.

Examples and Resources Here’s a recent example of a brief reflexivity statement included in a peer-reviewed article in a prominent communications journal.

Ideally, use exact words from the job description in your resume objective statement. This means—I’m so sorry to say—that you need to write a new one for every position you’re applying to.